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Learning a New Language spanish The ERC's Best Tips & Tricks

Make it Part of Your Routine One of the quickest ways to learn a new language is to make it part of your daily routine! Listen to music in the Spanish language, watch telenovelas, go abroad — take what you've learned in the classroom outside!

Practice Speaking! Language learning is all about practice, practice, practice! Practice your speaking skills with us in the ERC during Language Link! BU PROGRAMS study abroad

It's never too early to start planning ahead!

Though study abroad programs are on hold because of COVID-19, the BU Study Abroad Program recommends students plan early!

Studying abroad is an immersive way to not only learn and practice the language, but also gain a deeper understanding of the culture.

BU programs include the Tec de Monterrey Exchange (in Monterrey or ), Madrid Internship, Madrid Spanish & European Studies, Madrid Spanish Studies, and Madrid University Studies.

EXPLORE BU STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS HERE! THE BEST APPS FOR LEARNING Spanish

Language apps have become increasingly popular in the last few years, and they remain a great resource for both self-teaching and supplementing classwork. Here are some of the best language learning apps for Spanish, specifically. Check them out to practice your mastery!

Duolingo remains one of Memrise has the most popular quickly gained language learning apps, popularity due known for its game-like to its blend of structure. With high quiz-like ratings for Spanish activities, audio, specifically and the ability and memory to hear native speakers' techniques. pronunciations, Duolingo Memrise also is a great place to start. offers two varieties of FREE Spanish: Spanish from Studyblue is a particularly Spain and well-known app for Spanish from creating and studying . First flashcards, but it has lesson is free. gained a reputation for Spanish specifically because of the multiple Rosetta Stone Spanish notecards already is one of the on the app, made by and most tried-and- for students learning the true Spanish language. learning apps/programs. FREE Structured in an immersive way, FluentU features a unique it teaches you digital/multimedia Spanish through approach by showing Spanish. Offers users videos of a 3-day free commercials, news, and trial. music, along with transcripts too. FluentU offers a 15-day free trial. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Aaron Michael (CAS '22) WTBU Host Q: Why do you think that in learning a language, appreciation of the culture (especially in terms of music & media) is so important?

A: It is important when learning a language to study the culture from which the language originated. This gives you a greater understanding and connection with not only the language, but the people who speak it. I like to think of it this way, culture is what makes people unique, and if you never learn about it, you can never be truly fluent. Music and media in particular are heavily steeped in the culture they come from, and therefore are an excellent way to learn about a culture.

Q: Do you have one big tip for anyone who's learning Spanish?

A: My one big tip is to persevere throughout your studies. Learning a language is not a short process, and at times can be difficult. However, if you keep with it and don't give up, you will gain so much from being able to speak and understand another language. CCEELLEEBBRRAATTEE DDIÍIÍAA DDEE LLOOSS MMUUEERRTTOOSS

Day of the Dead dates back around 3,000 years! It is celebrated in contemporary Mexico and among those of Mexican heritage in the United States and around the world.

AA TimeTime toto RememberRemember Remember your loved ones! While death can be a mournful experience, the Day of the Dead allows us to remember the happy memories we have of our loved ones.

AA TimeTime toto CelebrateCelebrate Unlike Halloween, Día de Los Muertos is celebrated over a span of days, from October 31 to November 2. Each day celebrates something different: October 31 is Halloween; November 1 is el Día de los Inocentes (Children's Day) & All Saints Day; and November 2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. To celebrate Día de Los Muertos, families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion with altars erected in their deceased relative's honor, special food, drink and celebration.

Sources: History Channel & National Geographic COOK Recipe of the Month: Baking this Day of the Dead bread is the perfect way to celebrate Día de los Muertos! As a traditional Mexican sweet bread, it's a key element of the altar. The shape conveys a lot of symbolism— the pieces forming the cross represent the bones of the dead while the small ball at the top is said to either represent the tears shed for the dead, a skull, or a heart.There are many different variations of the recipe, but the one linked below is one of the most traditional! Find the recipe here.

Want to try your hand at cooking but don't know where to start? Here are some of Our Recommendations by Cuisine! Spanish: Croquetas, Tortilla Española, Jamón serrano e Ibérico, Paella, Gazpacho Mexican: , , , Arroz con Leche, , Poblano, Escamoles, Chapulines, Pastel de Tres Leches Other Latin Dishes: Tequeños (from Venezuela), Sancocho (Colombia), Arepa (Colombia), Buñuelo (Colombia), Alfajores (Argentina) Need the recipe? We recommend Allrecipes, which is very beginner-friendly, and Epicurious for those who who want to try more sophisticated dishes. EAT

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Felipe's (Mexican) Casa Romero (Mexican) Pollo Campero (Guatemalan) Bodega Canal (Mexican) Dõna Habana (Cuban) Tenoch Mexican Toro (Spanish)

For even more authentic eats, check out our suggestions. WATCH Who knew movie nights could be educational? Microwave some popcorn (or make an authentic dish) and watch one of our recommendations!

Nosotros los Nobles (2013)

Coco (2017)

Roma (2018)

Pain and Glory (2019)

Frida (2002)

Did you know? Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language in the world today with 460 million speakers worldwide! (FluentU) S h o r t S t o r y : D o c e C u e n t o s P e r e g r i n o s b y G a b r i e l G a r c í a S h o r t S t o r y : M á r q u e z C r ó n i c a d e u n a M u e r t e A n u n c i a d a b y G a b r i e l G a r c í a READ M á r q u e z

N o v e l : L a C a s a D e L o s E s p í r i t u s b y I s a b e l A l l e n d e LISTEN TRY IT!

Ready to see what you know? Test your knowledge with this crossword puzzle from Teach It Languages! Or visit this website to see a new one realeased daily!